Contour is a residential development under construction in the

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area of

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, England. Once completed, it will comprise two tall, 51-storey

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s. The towers are part of the Great Jackson Street masterplan, located adjacent to the

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skyscraper cluster. They were designed by SimpsonHaugh architects and once completed will be the joint fourth-tallest buildings in Greater Manchester alongside the nearby

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and Three60 towers.

History

Planning

The planning application was submitted to

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in November 2021 for two 51-storey residential buildings across two phases. The towers will contain a combined total of 988 apartments and each building will have co-working space, a gym and lounges. Planning approval for the towers was obtained in March 2022.

Construction

, construction activities had commenced, with an estimated completion date of 2026. The site of the two towers will also include of public realm.

Gallery

Contour Development Under Construction February 2025.jpg, February 2025 Contour Development Under Construction April 2025.jpg, April 2025

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